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15 Jan27 Jan
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EXHIBITION: Robert Jackson, ‘As Below so Above’ at WGOA

Waterford Gallery of Art is delighted to present ‘as below, so above’, a solo exhibition of new and recent paintings…

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EXHIBITION: HOW TO TELL A HAWK FROM A HANDSAW: Abstract Art from the Waterford Art Collection

This exhibition presents a selection of both historic and newly acquired abstract artworks from the permanent Waterford Art Collection. Alongside…

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WATERFORD POETRY PRIZE 2025 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council is pleased to announce the winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2025.…

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Exhibition

THIS WEEKEND: JUNE 7 – ARTIST WALKTHROUGH AND TALK AT GOMA BY DAVID FOX

3 Jun26 Jun
Artist David Fox will give a special talk and walkthrough of his solo exhibition 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 on Saturday 7 June, 2.30–3.30pm at GOMA Gallery Waterford, X91 F2XP – don't miss…
Artist's Studio

OPEN CALL: APPLY FOR STUDIO SPACE AT GOMA

31 May26 Jun
Goma Gallery of Modern Art.  Closing Date for Applications: Monday 9th June 2025 at 5pm GOMA is inviting applications from visual artists for Park Road Studios, a shared professional studio…
Exhibition

SEA ART GROUP 2025 SUMMER EXHIBITION

28 May
SEA Art Group 2025 Summer Exhibition – You're Invited!  We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 Exhibition at Church Road Hall, Tramore — four fabulous days celebrating the creativity of local artists right here in…
Workshop

TEXTILE EXPLORATION WORKSHOPS WITH ARTIST CHRISTINA DRENNAN AT GOMA WATERFORD

20 May26 Jun
Textile Exploration Workshops with Artist Christina Drennan at GOMA Waterford Saturday, 21st June 2025 Step into a vibrant, tactile space where cloth becomes canvas and threads hold stories. Join textile…
writing

THE DRIFT SEED ARMOURY WRITTEN BY JOHN ANTHONY HEGARTY

10 May6 Jun
The Drift Seed Armoury Written by John Anthony Hegarty Published by Arburshur Books  In association with OK Granny  Our tale begins some five hundred years ago. A hooded figure alters…
Arts Grants

ARTS COUNCIL ARTS GRANTS

7 May5 Mar
The Irish Arts Council is the national supporter, funder and partner-developer for profesional artists and arts organisations in Ireland. Amongst their clients is Waterford City & County Council which receives…
Poetry

WASHING WINDOWS V – THE POETRY LOUNGE 10TH MAY AT WATERFORD GALLERY OF ART

6 May
The Poetry Lounge is delighted to be able to bring you the launch of Washing Windows V in the beautiful Waterford Gallery of Art on Saturday 10th May, from 2…
Creative Waterford…

CROÍATING | MOVEMENT & CREATIVITY WORKSHOP

2 May
Goma Gallery of Modern Art Each Thursday from 8th - 29th May 2025. "Let yourself become living poetry." — Rumi Are you looking to broaden your creativity, explore new ways…
Workshop

Catherine Barron: Performance lecture and Q&A on the discovery of the: O(Map), A theory of creativity – WGOA 8.05.2025 FREE

2 May26 Jun
You are invited to: Catherine Barron: Performance lecture and Q&A on the discovery of the: O(Map), A theory of creativity Thursday 8th May, 6-7pm at: The Waterford Gallery of Art,…
Arts Opportunity

Call Out for Creative Practitioners Teacher Artist Partnership+ 2025/26

29 Apr
Announcing a wonderful opportunity for creative practitioners of all disciplines to broaden their practice through Teacher Artist Partnership+ (TAP+) professional development and in-school residency programme. Closing date for expression of…
GOMA

Urban Fingerprint exhibition by artist David Fox, opening at GOMA on Saturday 10th May 6–8pm

28 Apr
GOMA Gallery of Modern Art in Waterford City are thrilled to announce the launch of Urban Fingerprint, a solo exhibition by artist David Fox, opening on Saturday 10th May 6–8pm.…
Exhibition

NELIUS FLYNN EXHIBITION CLOSING AT CENTRAL LIBRARY 26.04.2025 12PM

28 Apr
We invite you to join us for the final opportunity to experience his creative works before his exhibition departs Waterford for pastures new. Don’t miss the chance to view these…
Talk

Artist talk with Ben Hennessy at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, 2PM. Saturday 26 April Free entry

24 Apr
Ar Shiúl leis na Sióga Artist Talk with Ben Hennessy 2pm Saturday 26th April Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan Free Entry Ben Hennessy will offer insights into the stories,…
Garter Lane

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL AT GARTER LANE ARTS CENTRE 22 – 26 APRIL

22 Apr
We have three fabulous films for you at Garter Lane Arts Centre this April to celebrate the Japanese Film Festival 2025 Cottontail (2023) - 7:30pm Tues 22nd April Following the…
Workshop

AN INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE PAINTING – FREE CLASS WITH INSEUN KIM 26.04.2025

22 Apr
To tie-in with the Japanese Film Festival, Garter Lane and Waterford Gallery of Art invite you to immerse yourself in the meditative beauty of Oriental Watercolour Painting. Fine art tutor…
Poetry Day…

POETRY DAY. TRAMORE LIBRARY

19 Apr
Tramore Library 1st May 2025 at 7 pm. For their forthcoming Poetry Day performance at Tramore Library on May 1, Poet, Journalist and Author Peter Murphy and musical collaborators Johnny…
Workshop

CHARCOAL MAKING AND DRAWING FOR WITH ARTIST DAVID BEGLEY – 10/05/2025 Garter Lane Arts Centre

19 Apr
Charcoal making and drawing for adults with artist David Begley About David Begley David Begley is a visual artist, writer, film-maker, botanical ink maker and arts educator based on the…
Arts Council…

POETRY DAY TODAY! 2025 PROGRAMME

16 Apr6 May
POETRY DAY LINE UP May 1st Poetry Day in Waterford will see and hear poets give exclusive readings in the City and County. This year the guest curator is non…
GOMA…

GRASP – BY HANNAH CARBERRY

14 Apr
Goma Gardens.  Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May 2025 at 8.00 pm., Grasp is a fast-paced, high-energy and heartfelt new play which marks the debut of local playwright Hannah Carberry Saturday 3 & Sunday…
Exhibition

CATHERINE BARRON – YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP – WATERFORD GALLERY OF ART 17 APRIL – 16 AUGUST 2025

10 Apr21 Oct
Catherine Barron - You couldn’t make it up 17 April – 16 August 2025 Waterford Gallery of Art are delighted to present a new solo exhibition of retrospective paintings from 2010…
Exhibition

FAITH IN THE PROCESS – WATERFORD GALLERY OF ART 17 APRIL – 16 AUGUST 2025

10 Apr21 Oct
Faith in the Process 17 April – 16 August 2025 An exhibition of artworks from the Waterford Art Collection, as well as loans and commissions, informed by religious or spiritual…
events…

THE HISTORY OF WITCHCRAFT & FEMINISM

7 Apr
Bank Lane, Thursday April 24th Doors open 19.00 Witchcraft and feminism have long empowered women and marginalised communities to challenge oppression and reclaim their power. In this talk, Lora O’Brien,…
Creative Community opportunity

Call for Presentations and Workshops: Portal Spring Regional Day 2025

2 Apr
Portal Spring Regional Day at VISUAL Carlow on Saturday 17th May Submission Deadline: 2 April Artists, teachers, academics and arts education professionals… Would you like to be part of the…
Garter Lane

A Little Room presents Intersection by Arlene Caffrey Tue 3rd June 6pm

30 Mar6 Jun
Intersection is a work-in-progress performance by visual artist Arlene Caffrey, developed during a month-long residency at A Little Room. It explores how a vernacular cultural form – pole dancing – can become…
Art…

SPRING ART CAMP FOR CHILDREN AT GOMA

28 Mar28 Mar
GOMA  GALLERY OF MODERN ART 14 - 18 April, 2025.   Time: 11 - 4 pm Are you looking for a creative output for your kids this Easter break? GOMA's week-long…
Workshop

OMAPPING INVITATION – DUNHILL 22 & 29 JUNE 2025

19 Mar3 Jul
OMAPPING INVITATION An open invitation for anyone who feels connected to the landscape around Dunhill, Fenor, Annestown and the wider area from coast to Comeraghs, and beyond. That is, everyone…
Film…

AISHA (2022) – GARTER LANE

19 Mar3 Jul
Garter Lane Arts Centre Sat 21st June 2025 6pm Aisha Osagie is a young woman who fled Nigeria after members of her family were killed. Ending up in Ireland, she…
Garter Lane

We Are Fugazi from Washington D.C. (film) – Fri 20th Jun – Garter Lane Arts Centre

19 Mar21 Jul
We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. is a 96-minute film that pays tribute to the legendary post-hardcore band Fugazi, renowned for their DIY ethos and electrifying live performances. Curated by Joe…
Art…

FALSE START

14 Mar
GOMA WATERFORD.  29 MARCH - 27 APRIL 2025 Official opening: Saturday 29 March, 3–5pm | GOMA Gallery of Modern Art, Waterford. Free and open to all! False Start is an exhibition…
Training

ARTS AND DISABILITY CONNECT SCHEME ROUND 2

14 Mar5 Mar
Arts and Disability Connect includes Mentoring, Training, New Work, and Research and Reflection awards for individual artists with disabilities.  The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists…
Workshop

Oriental Watercolor(Japanese painting) Workshop – Dungarvan

13 Mar
✨ Mindfulness and Art Therapy: Oriental Watercolor(Japanese painting) Workshop ✨ 🎨 5-Week Course 📅 Starts April 2 2025 | Every Wednesday ⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 The Old…
Artlinks…

ARTLINKS 2025 BURSARIES AWARDED

12 Mar11 Mar
The ArtLinks partnership of local authorities Arts Offices in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford is pleased to announce it’s continued investment into artists in the South East across a broad…
Waterford Gallery of Art

FREE GALLERY TALK AT WGOA: ‘GROUND’ WITH SUSAN CONNOLLY, DR MICHAEL WALDRON, BRAIN FAY – 6PM 12/03/2025

11 Mar
As part of our series of free events for the current exhibition, ‘GROUND (two-unfold), hear Susan Connolly, Dr Michael Waldron, and Brian Fay discuss their work, research, and the present…
Exhibition

DARRAGH LYONS ‘THE HAPPY MEDIUM’ EXHIBITION RECEPTION AT THE OLD MARKET HOUSE 3PM 12 JULY

10 Mar13 Sep
The Old Market House Arts Centre is delighted to present, ‘The Happy Medium’, by Waterford-born artist, Darragh Lyons. Lyons’s paintings can be seen as a distillation of various viewpoints of…
Poetry

The Poetry Lounge Hosted by Ger Duffy International Women’s Day 8/3/25, 2- 4pm

7 Mar
The Poetry Lounge Hosted by Ger Duffy International Women’s Day Saturday 8th March 2- 4pm Eleanor Hooker,  Of Ochre and Ash           Introduced by Ger Duffy Breda Joyce , RESHAPING THE…
GOMA

Live Music at GOMA Gardens: Our Butterfly Effect

6 Mar6 Jun
Saturday 24 May 2025 | 6.30–8pm | Free | 55+ Our Butterfly Effect will play an age-friendly gig at GOMA Gardens on 24th May as part of Bealtaine Festival 2025.…
GOMA

From Field to Fibre | A Natural Paper-making Workshop

6 Mar6 Jun
Friday 23 May: Talk at 1.30pm | Workshop 2.30-4.30 Biodiversity Week and GOMA invite you to spend an afternoon in the company of artist Séamus O' Brien and biodiversity officer…

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